The overall design of the interior is spectacular, materials are top notch, screens are big, and the Mercedes AI voice assistant and AI-enabled navigation are cutting edge.
The new point-to-point autonomous driving system, revealed exclusively to WardsAuto at the Mercedes-Benz research center in Beijing, allows a driver to go (mostly) hands-off in urban driving conditions.
Industry executives are signaling their concerns over roadblocks in the transition to an electric future, the pressing competition from Chinese automakers and the need for flexibility and adaptability amidst the volatility and challenges in the current landscape.